Etna represents a pivotal stylistic pivot in the history of Italian progressive music. Formed from the remnants of the hard-prog outfit Flea (formerly Flea on the Honey), the band consisted of the Marangolo brothers, Carlo Pennisi, and Elio Volpini.
Their 1975 self-titled release marked a departure from their heavy, guitar-driven roots toward a sophisticated Jazz Rock sound. This shift aligned them with the 'Second Wave' of Italian fusion alongside acts like Nova and Il Baricentro. The band's pedigree is significant: drummer Agostino Marangolo later became a cornerstone of Goblin, contributing to iconic soundtracks like 'Profondo Rosso' and 'Suspiria.' Critically, Etna is lauded for their melodic sensibility and technical precision, avoiding the 'shred-heavy' tropes of the era. Their influence is felt primarily within the niche of Mediterranean fusion and the broader Italian 'Progressivo' scene, serving as a bridge between the experimentalism of the early 70s and the more polished session-musician excellence of the late 70s and early 80s.
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